For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 843 students in 35010, AL.
The top ranked public high school in 35010, AL is Benjamin Russell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 35010 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 35010, AL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 35010 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benjamin Russell High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35010, AL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Russell High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Heard Blvd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611
Grades: 9-12
| 843 students
35010, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career Technology Center (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
1375 Junior College Dr
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8641
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8641
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Tallapoosa Area Vocational Training High School (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
225 Heard Blvd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 35010, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 35010, AL include Benjamin Russell High School.
How many public high schools are located in 35010?
1 public high schools are located in 35010.
What is the racial composition of students in 35010?
35010 public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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